Devilish

He said, "Hello". I Said, "Who are you?"
He said, "I am the Devil".
I said, "C'mon man. You're not on the level".
He said, "Yes, I am".
"I can't talk to you. My morals forbid".
The Devil said, "You just did."
"No I didn't", I said.
"Yes, you did".
I shut my mouth and stopped scoffing.
As he vanished, I heard him laughing.

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Date: 11/10/2024 7:45:00 PM
Though half humorous, I feel this must have been a real experience in your life. These days we get so many fake calls and scams. The callers will begin with a Hello and if they feel that we are indisposed to fall into their trap, they begin to say all sorts of crap. Better to hang up...! Hilda, enjoyed this poem.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/10/2024 8:09:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure you don't want to meet him. I tried to portray the devil's argumentative nature in this poem.
Date: 1/25/2024 9:41:00 AM
And I was hearing loffing…just for the fun of it. The last laugh is on the devil. At that time he will only have himself to talk to.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/25/2024 10:09:00 AM
I figured the English would say loffing so I threw it in. Close enough. Speaking to him is a mistake, at least, per Christianity. Yet, I believe, a spot on a talk show is a possibility. Maybe The View? Oh, forgot, he's a regular there.
Date: 1/24/2024 8:15:00 PM
Now that was a close encounter of the humorous kind, Hilda. What fun!
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 8:47:00 PM
Thanks for enjoying it. I just wrote a cinquain you might like.
Date: 1/24/2024 7:41:00 PM
He is tricky, Nicely done
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 7:44:00 PM
I'll keep my distance. Thank you for reading.
Date: 1/24/2024 6:08:00 PM
Sneaky little devil that one lol
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 6:12:00 PM
Yes, and he is best seen leaving. Thank you for reading.
Date: 1/24/2024 11:28:00 AM
an intriguing poem, hilda! i enjoyed...
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 12:02:00 PM
Great. I'm glad you like it.
Date: 1/24/2024 3:43:00 AM
Dear Hilda, your poems always leaves an impression, one to ponder upon and contemplate. And from this I gathered, sometimes some people too, make us feel this way , and the best thing to do is respond with silence as they continue to argue and fool our intelligence with their own logic. Some might show the sun and and say its raining and we are supposed to believe too. Sorry if i thought too deep but thats the power of your words. Youv made me think so deep . Pleasure reading your work always
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 7:57:00 AM
Thank you for your comment. Your words give me insights. I send hugs.
Date: 1/24/2024 2:20:00 AM
Another jewel from your gifted pen. An absorbing fusion of witticism and philosophical depth. Elements of intrigue found in the devilishly humorous end lines Howard kerr
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 7:53:00 AM
Thank you. It ended abruptly, so we'll never know what else he had to say.
Date: 1/24/2024 1:21:00 AM
Escape from his clutches. He never means well.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/24/2024 2:33:00 AM
I will. Thank you for your advice.
Date: 1/23/2024 7:02:00 PM
Oh, that ending is really intriguing, dear Hilda.. Such an interesting theme of a devilish encounter, though can be perceived metaphorically in many ways. I can almost imagine this! And how you've scripted those last two lines, woah, they speak of some depth, depicting how evil auras can be dealt with if we hold strength.. Those still can be interpreted in many ways, there's a witty sense in this write.. Loved reading your words, sending best wishes & light ~
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/23/2024 7:38:00 PM
I hope you liked it. It can apply to Devil or people. Some bad things just need to be closed off.
Date: 1/23/2024 5:13:00 PM
Good way to get rid of that deceiver, my friend. Have a great week, Hilda. Bill
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/23/2024 5:27:00 PM
Thanks.
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